Rocky Jones, Space Ranger - Crash of The Moons (DVD)

Rocky Jones (Richard Crane) zooms into action with a life-and-death mission in "Crash of the Moons", a feature-length presentation of a three-part story from the TV series, "Rocky Jones, Space Ranger." Two inhabited planets locked in constant orbit are dealt a lethal fate when astronomers predict that they will collide with one another, ultimately destroying both civilizations! Rocky and his team must race against time to save the lives of their respective citizens, while trying to persuade Cleolanta, an arrogant dictator of one of the "moons," to cooperate with their rescue efforts. The non-stop thrills make this an exciting adventure for all ages. "Rocky Jones, Space Ranger," which aired on NBC during the 1954-55 season and was subsequently syndicated, is distinguished for being the first space TV show shot entirely on film. The out-of-this-world hemline of Rocky's assistant Vena Ray (Sally Mansfield), excellent special effects and the theremin-heavy theme song have helped it to retain its enduring cult status.

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